Burkinabe Soldiers Could Chase Jihadists inside Malian Territory
Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta on Sunday said he is considering authorizing the Burkinabe army to chase terrorist groups into Malian territory when they retreat […]
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Côte d’Ivoire: Teachers, Civil Servants Start Nationwide Strike
Civil servants and teachers in Côte d’Ivoire have announced a 72-hour strike from Tuesday to protest against reduction in pension from 30% to 50% in […]
Sierra Leone: 12,000 Ebola Orphans Threatened by Hunger
British charity ‘Street Child’ on Monday said thousands of Ebola orphans and teenage mothers in charge of households in Sierra Leone are struggling to feed […]
Nigeria: Kaduna State Bans Shi’ite Muslim Sect
The Kaduna state government this weekend declared Shi’ite Muslim sect with at least 4 million followers unlawful in the West African nation. According to the […]
Human Rights Investigations: UN Slams Five African Countries
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Tuesday slammed five African countries, including Ethiopia, Gambia and Mozambique, for shying away from UN officers […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Parliament Okays New Constitution
Côte d’Ivoire is set to go ahead with a referendum to approve a new constitution after the West African nation’s parliament on Friday voted in […]
Ghana’s oil exploration under threat –Think Tank
Policy Think Tank, the African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) on Friday said Ghana’s oil sector is under threat ahead of November general elections in […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Ouattara Urges Exiles, Deserters to Return Home
President of Côte d’Ivoire Alassane Ouattara has invited refugees and military deserters who fled the country to return home to build the country. On Tuesday, […]
50% of Nigeria’s crude to be refined internally– Dangote
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote said he wants 50% of Nigeria’s crude to be refined internally by 2021. He said his target in the next […]
I did not enjoy being President of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings
A former President of Ghana, Jerry John Rawlings, on Wednesday said he did not enjoy being in office, but had to stay on to help […]